Ellen J. Fasnacht

November 16, 2007|The Morning Call

Ellen J. Fasnacht, 68, of Lancaster, entered into rest at Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center, Lititz, on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late George and Christine (Yunkovich) Kraftician. Married on May 6, 1961, she leaves behind her husband of 46 years, Myron L. Fasnacht. Ellen obtained her B.A. degree in art from the former Kutztown State Teachers College and went on to obtain her certification in teaching. She was a member of the N.E.A., the P.S.E.A. and the M.T.E.A. A teacher for 35 years, she taught a year at Pottstown, eight years at Manheim Central and over 25 years as a 6th grade teacher at Manheim Township. Of those 25 years, she also worked as a waitress at Zinns Diner during the summer and on weekends. As hobbies, Ellen enjoyed art, painting, shopping and antiquing.